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Mooresville Times

Location

Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1908

Page

2

Strange Adventures of Lucy Smith Continues in Dieppe Hotel

In Dieppe the narrator and Althaus confront the old magician Lucy Smith’s parchment. The pair threaten the man, warn of dire consequences, then prepare to depart as the narrator recalls past peril and plots to return home.

Strange Adventures of Lucy Smith Althaus Lucy Edwardes

Elixir of life restores strength on a perilous voyage

Edwardes grows weak at sea until Althaus administers drops from a vial emitting cloves scent. The potion revives him instantly, claimed to be the nearest elixir of life. They hurry to Dieppe then London, but the revived nerves and visions linger as they rush to safety.

Althaus Newhaven Dieppe Edwardes Land of the Devils London Charing Cross Victoria

Mysterious Paris Visitor Baffles Lucy Smith

Lucy Smith and Arthur await news from a mysterious, veiled visitor in Paris. The concierge recalls a lady of high society asking about Lucy’s movements, prompting concern and plans to confirm the visitor’s identity and purpose.

The Visit of a Sorceress and Hidden Bargains

A tense confrontation unfolds between a narrator and Mrs. Jackson as a sorceress enters seeking explanations and a second document. The visitor threatens violence, outlining control over the narrator's life and dwelling, vowing to wait for a written reply while revealing physical resolve and a brutal plan.

Miner Triumphs After Explosive Signal In Canadian Claim Battle

Elk Lake Ontario report recounts Dr. Barlow a mining engineer and his partner using dynamite signals to seed a competing claim on Gow Ganda Lake. After a night trek and rapid stake, the Barrows filed a discovery at 2 pm Wednesday while local Montreal River camp residents cheered their return. Kilpatrick arrived later as the scene closed.

Bronson Howard Montreal Barlow William Kilpatrick Gow Ganda Lake Mining Recorder Dr. Barlow Kilpatrick Elk Lake Barlow Camp Gow Ganda

Madam Brakeman: Woman Defies Assumptions In Smoking Car

A quick wit and powder of smoke mark a veteran traveler who proves she is no shy passenger. The brakeman’s tip about the smoking car proves wrong as she sits, lights a pipe, and schooling the young man who misjudged her experience.

Chicago News

A Friend in Need in Whitchurch Poultry Market Incident

A Shropshire election speaker recalls a risky scene after a meeting in Whitchurch. A vigilant pair chased a suspicious youth who entered with bulging pockets, and they restrained him as an egg crack sound signaled his escape.

Shropshire England Whitchurch

Venus of Milo Rites Arms Fashion Spin

The Venus of Milo sits without arms as the era favors no hips. The New York Sun notes the sculpture’s pose mirrors changing tastes in beauty.

New York Sun

Haunting Card Room Tale From a Washington House

A Texan and a Californian lodger in Washington share a grim experience at a derelict home. A green table bears a bloodied ace of hearts while a murdered Scotsman confesses a 25 year crime before dying. The tale ends with a confession and death.

Glasgow America Washington Savannah News

The Wrong Question by a Famous Actor

An interviewer pressed for early failures. The tragedian snapped that he never had any and ordered James to the door. The anecdote portrays the star's pride and dismisses humble beginnings.

James

Make One Friend a Day Motto from Busy City Figure

A busy city man claims to try to make at least one friend daily, a pace few match. The article notes the roadside spring of a country road fosters friendship among passersby.

No Babies. Fashionable people seldom vote.

Fashionable people seldom vote as campaigns skip the 400, a brief remark on voter turnout and political engagement.

Politician Says We Can’t Kiss Dorgs

A Louisville Courier Journal item quotes a politician warning against kissing dorgs with a grim tone, reflecting a satirical or pointed remark about public opinion or policy.

Dorgs Louisville Courier- Journal

When They Take Women From the College

A Success Magazine excerpt questions the future after women leave the coeducational college. A voice in the audience asserts that “T will” follow, signaling uncertain social consequences from changing gender roles.

Success Magazine

A Perfect Cinch Highlighted by Scratches and Labels

A Pittsburg Post note quotes a comment on a suitcase with deep scratches still intact. The piece wryly suggests pasting many labels over the damage as the easiest fix.

Pittsburg Post

Traveling for the Best? A Homebound Joke Ad

A humorous exchange contrasts travel pride with a homebound punchline. The ad implies New York Life endorses staying home as the ultimate option while joking about premium travel quality. The brief exchanges underscore lighthearted self deprecation.

New York

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